2010-09-14

Stories and Giveaways

I have been wearing (and bragging about) my bracelets from The Crazy Lady at the Ex a lot lately. I bought my first bracelets of my collection 4 years ago and every year since, a few more have been added. Sometimes, I can't make it to The Ex but one friend or another has always made sure that the tradition of bracelet hoarding can continue. And I love that I've started this tradition because now quite a few of my friends have bracelets, and it feels like it's my awesome little secret that I don't mind sharing.I've told the story of the bracelets before but I can repeat. The lady who sells the bracelets is a touch nutty but she is super passionate about her jewelry. Apparently she inherited a factory full of antique paste stones and findings (oh to frolic in this magical factory...) and makes the jewelry to sell at local fairs. I've asked for her email to get some more bracelets and I got a business card (with scissor marks, no less) with a phone number. Old school... I can respect that.And now I want to share the love by giving away 2 original Crazy Lady bracelets that I picked up last week. I love the story behind these bracelets and I'm excited to share something so unique. BUT, before you can enter to win, please read my story... it's funny.

I know I call her the crazy lady and she is... but she is also quite sweet. A week ago I was at The Ex and as I walked up to her booth (actually, I ran... and pushed people out of my way), she pretty much grabbed me and told me she loved my outfit (this one). We chitchatted about how I love the bracelets she makes, how she makes jewelry not for the money but for the creativity and then I told her not to retire...please.She complimented me and told me I looked like a movie star... I humbly murmured my thanks and my ego grew as I thought 'I've heard that before'. On the frequent, flattering movie star comparison scale, I often get compared to Katherine Heigl... but as frequently, I get the Courtney Love comparison. Oddly enough, it's usually guys who tell me that as a conversation opener... hmmm.The lady grabbed her husband and they debated over who exactly I looked like. And the name that came out of this debate was...Jenna Jameson. And now, like Katherine Heigl, I will submit my name for an Emmy nomination because I kept my face perfectly in control when that elderly couple sweetly told me I looked like the world's most well known porn star. I think they meant someone else because I'm pretty sure the likeness I bear to Jenna Jameson stops at the bleach in my hair...

And that's my story... now you may enter the contest to win these two completely unique bracelets (you win both because they shouldn't be separated) made from antique findings. We can be bracelet twins (obviously fraternal not identical)!To enter...

That is a pretty damn funny story. When I was 15 and at the movies with a boy that I quite liked, he told me I looked like Sigourney Weaver.Ummmmmm.He said it was the cheek bones but that didn't really help. IMDB lists her movies from this period as: The Ice Storm, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Alien: Resurrection. Not necessarily the peak of her career.

Maybe they were thinking of a different Jenna-- Jenna Elfman? It's a little mind boggling to imagine a sweet older couple discussing aging porn stars. I already have a fraternal twin but I'd be happy to have another!

Maybe they were thinking of a different Jenna-- Jenna Elfman? It's a little mind boggling to imagine a sweet older couple discussing aging porn stars. I already have a fraternal twin but I'd be happy to have another!

Yikes! What a fab story! My husband has gotten compared to Neil Patrick Harris his whole life, and while he usually just rolls his eyes at the attention, sometimes he suits up and gets free drinks out of it. Maybe a method for you to try out? Although, Jenna's mode of "suiting up" might leave you awfully chilly ...

Jenna Jameson probably doesn't have the same gift of putting together clothing and jewelry that you do, considering that she usually has to take it off. She would probably love to be able to wear a bracelet like that one - I know I would!

Love this blog, check it (obsessively) everyday. Thank you for all you do :)

please. I read your story twice because the first I may or may not have also been beebopping to a new Sara Bareilles song. After you, she's my other fake bff. [seriously you will want to be too after seeing this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vht_mMPxW0Q&feature=player_embedded ]

IF you're contest is open to international entries, count me in! I left most of my awesome costume jewelry back home, and thrift stores and fun places to buy more of it are few and far between over here.

I love your blog and I just found you a couple weeks ago. One blog leads to another and another but I like to think it was the magical blog fairy. I have a similar style and so I feel it was meant to be. haha Thanks for all the style inspiration and for the giveaway!Erin

Ever read the Jenna Jameson autobiography? It's definitely something. My favorite anecdote was about how when she was 16 she apparently pried her braces off with pliers so she could work at a strip club. I find that horrifying, but also kind of admirable, because the kid clearly knew what she wanted.

Anyway, now that I've shared my fun Jenna fact, I can mention how lovely those bracelets are and how much I'd love to win one!

OMG... that story makes me want to say, "how adORAble" and "holy CRap!", simultaneously! Really makes one wonder about the older generation! Great story... i totally love listening to stories from elderly people. They have most certainly had time to collect many of them!Hmmm... catch the tie in to "collection"? I also have a bracelet fetish...er, ..uhm.. collection. Started when my sister gave up my mother's "junk jewelry box". My mother was totally ahead of her time and i really appreciate the opportunity to add to her collection! Thanks! LOVE the blog, btw!

Jentine, I started reading your blog after Kendi gave you a shout-out. Now I'm hooked! The combination of your wit and style makes MyEdit a must-read for me. I have to disagree completely with the Heigl and Jameson comparisons, probably much to your relief. When I first started reading your blog, I thought that more than anyone, you reminded me of Charlize Theron. So there, crazy old people! :)

Hmmm was the scenario something like this? husband: jenna jameson wife: (confused look) yeah, that's her! (not realizing her husband watches porn nor that she is agreeing you look like a porn star) ??I think ive mentioned this before but I do highly enjoy your sarcasm and wit.the end.

So I've been lurking and following your blog for a little while, so I always look forward to the crazy lady at the Ex stories. I agree with the others who said that the lady and her husband must've meant Jenna Elfman!

But yes, super fan of your blog. Love your style and how you are a proud thrifter! Thrifters of the world, unite!

I have recently become OBSESSED with bracelets and have been drooling over yours like this lately! I LOVE them and would LOVE to be your bracelet twin!! Thanks for the giveaway jenna! hahahcaseychonig2@gmail.com

I once had a boyfriend cut an ad out of a Playboy magazine because he said the girl in the picture looked like me. Fortunately the ad was for satin sheets....and the model was wrapped up in the sheets (nothing to see - whew!). But she did look like me....weird.

i actually just discovered your blog through In Professorial Fashion (i liked your wonder women pose the best!). i would love to win the bracelets (it's funny deep emerald green is my current obsession and i'd like to do a post about some birthday purchases i made that were mostly green and camel). thank you for your giveaway!maya